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A Candle for the Devil (1973) · Una vela para el diablo

Original title: Una vela para el diablo

1973 · Eugenio Martín · 87 min · Spain · Edited by 1

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Two sisters running a small hotel in Spain kill female tourists whose morals do not meet their strict religious standards.

A 1973 title built around Crime, Family and Hotel. Directed by Eugenio Martín.

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A Candle for the Devil

German: Die Saat der Angst
Italian: Una candela per il diavolo
Chinese: 魔鬼蜡烛

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